Free Gingival Graft: A Surgical Boon for Receding Gums

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-28
Author(s):  
R Vinaya Kumar ◽  
Shriparna Biswas ◽  
Sruthi K Nair ◽  
Madhuri Kotha ◽  
BM Shivaprasad
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Root Caries ◽  
Class Iii ◽  
Root Coverage ◽  
Postoperative Results ◽  
Free Gingival Graft ◽  
Reliable Procedure ◽  
Gingival Graft

ABSTRACT Gingival recession is defined as displacement of the soft tissue margin apical to the cementoenamel junction. The esthetic demand together with reduction of root sensitivity and management of root caries or cervical abrasion are the main indications for root coverage. Available literature indicates that free gingival graft (FGG) is a reliable procedure for root coverage with a success rate ranging from 76 to 95.5%. In this case report, a 32-year-old female patient having Miller's Class III gingival recession in relation to 31 was treated using free gingival graft with satisfactory postoperative results. How to cite this article Biswas S, Nair SK, Kotha M, Kumar RV, Shivaprasad BM. Free Gingival Graft: A Surgical Boon for Receding Gums. J Health Sci Res 2014;5(2):25-28.

scholarly journals Combination of orthodontic movement and periodontal therapy for full root coverage in a miller class iii recession: a case report with 12 years of follow-up

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 758-763 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Scaf de Molon ◽  
Érica Dorigatti de Avila ◽  
João Antonio Chaves de Souza ◽  
Andressa Vilas Boas Nogueira ◽  
Carolina Chan Cirelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Periodontal Therapy ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Class Iii ◽  
Root Coverage ◽  
Free Gingival Graft ◽  
Coronally Advanced Flap ◽  
Orthodontic Movement ◽  
Attached Gingiva

One of the main purposes of mucogingival therapy is to obtain full root coverage. Several treatment modalities have been developed, but few techniques can provide complete root coverage in a class III Miller recession. Thus, the aim of this case report is to present a successful clinical case of a Miller class III gingival recession in which complete root coverage was obtained by means of a multidisciplinary approach. A 17-year-old Caucasian female was referred for treatment of a gingival recession on the mandibular left central incisor. The following procedures were planned for root coverage in this case: free gingival graft, orthodontic movement by means of alignment and leveling and coronally advanced flap (CAF). The case has been followed up for 12 years and the patient presents no recession, no abnormal probing depth and no bleeding on probing, with a wide attached gingiva band. A compromised tooth with poor prognosis, which would be indicated for extraction, can be treated by orthodontic movement and periodontal therapy, with possibility of 100% root coverage in some class III recessions.

Treatment of Gingival Recession with Hypersensitivity using Free Soft-tissue Graft Procedures

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-06
Author(s):  
Deliverska E
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Root Coverage ◽  
Free Gingival Graft ◽  
Coronally Advanced Flap ◽  
Tissue Graft ◽  
Soft Tissue Graft ◽  
Gingival Graft

Background The main goal of root coverage procedure is complete coverage of the recession defect with a good esthetic result related to the adjacent soft tissues and minimal probing depth after the healing process. Purpose The aim of this study was to compare the efficiency of surgical and nonsurgical treatment options in patients with gingival recession and dentin hypersensitivity (DH). Material and methods 60 patients with gingival recession Miller Class I and II with hypersensitivity and esthetic concerns were included. 30 of them were treated with free soft-tissue graft procedures and control group of 30 people were treated with anti-hypersensitivity gel. Surgically treated patients were separated in two groups: 20 of them- with coronally advanced flap with sub-epithelial connective tissue graft and 10 of them- with free gingival graft. Results We achieved full coverage on the exposed root surfaces in 18 patients treated with coronally advanced flap and de-epithelized graft and partial root coverage in two of them. Patients treated with free gingival graft procedure achieved full root coverage in 6 of them and partial on 4 of them (GR=1 mm after surgery). Surgical treatment led to resolution of the esthetic issues of the patients and elimination or reduction of the DH. In control group there were partial elimination of root sensitivity. Conclusion: In surgical treated group with both techniques we achieved resolution of DH and coverage of the root surface with healthy keratinized tissues. Surgery may be considered for treatment options of DH depending on the indications.

Surgical Management of Gingival Recession Using Free Gingival Autograft: A Case Report

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-83
Author(s):  
Manisha Neupane ◽  
Manoj Humagain ◽  
Mahima Subba ◽  
Simant Lamichhane ◽  
Asmita Dawadi
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Free Gingival Graft ◽  
Tissue Graft ◽  
Soft Tissue Graft ◽  
Tunnel Technique ◽  
Rotational Flap ◽  
Gingival Graft

Gingival recession leads to dentinal hypersensitivity, aesthetic problems, root caries, cervical abrasion and difficulty in oral hygiene maintenance. Managing gingival recession often is a great challenge for practitioners. Different surgical techniques have been advocated for root coverage like free soft tissue graft procedures free gingival graft and sub-epithelial connective tissue graft, pedicle soft tissue graft rotational flap and flap advancement, pouch and tunnel technique and guided tissue regeneration. This case report displays use of free gingival graft for management of patient of age 22 years with Miller’s Class I recession defect in lower left mandibular central incisor.

scholarly journals Platelet Rich Fibrin as Wound Coverage of Donor Site in Free Gingival Graft

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-29
Author(s):  
Shweta Agrawal ◽  
Pramod Kumar Koirala ◽  
Shalini Pradhan ◽  
Ranjita Shrestha Gorkhali
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Pain Perception ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Root Coverage ◽  
Wound Coverage ◽  
Platelet Rich Fibrin ◽  
Free Gingival Graft ◽  
Keratinized Tissue ◽  
Gingival Graft

Free gingival graft is one of the technique used for root coverage so as to increase the inadequate keratinized tissue. The donor tissue is most frequently taken from the palate and generally the donor site is not covered or protected. Platelet rich fibrin is one of the good option for the wound coverage of donor site after free gingival graft so as to reduce the pain perception to patient and faster wound healing. The case report includes two cases with gingival recession, treated on the same day with free gingival graft with the use of platelet rich fibrin in the donor site in case 1 and without platelet rich fibrin in case 2 respectively which were compared for pain perception and wound healing postoperatively at 24 hours, 3 days, 5 days, 7 days and 14 days. There was less pain perception and discomfort in the donor site with the use of platelet rich fibrin and enhanced healing compared to donor site without platelet rich fibrin.

scholarly journals Platelet-rich fibrin-a cost-effective, donor less and indigenous therapy for obtaining root coverage-a case report

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Bharat Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Class Iii ◽  
Root Coverage ◽  
Platelet Rich Fibrin ◽  
Free Gingival Graft ◽  
Coronally Advanced Flap ◽  
Attached Gingiva ◽  
Separate Clinical Entity ◽  
Rapid Healing

Among the periodontal infections, gingival recession is a separate clinical entity which demands a permanent solution plan. Treatment therapies are based on either elimination (as in case of Miller’s class I/II recession) or increasing the width of keratinized gingiva for prevention of further progression (as in case of Miller’s class III/IV recession). From the centuries, graft surgeries like free gingival graft, lateral pedicle and Coronally advanced flaps have been successful in the  treatment of gingival recession. As every technique has its own merits and demerits, clinicians have tried to stress upon addition of certain adjuncts or biomaterials to ensure rapid healing and less post-operative discomfort. Platelet concentrates are an excellent biomaterials for increasing width of attached gingiva and enhancing wound healing. They are cost effective, do not require donor tissue for harvesting and contain variety of growth factors for initiating regeneration. In this paper, Platelet-rich fibrin a 2nd generation concentrates has been used as an adjunct to Coronally advanced flap with a purpose of increasing width of keratinized gingiva, obtaining complete root coverage and achieving gingival harmony.

scholarly journals Assessment of various treatment modalities for isolated gingival recession defect- A retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Karthikeyan Murthykumar ◽  
Arvina Rajasekar ◽  
Gurumoorthy Kaarthikeyan
Keyword(s):  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Root Coverage ◽  
Aesthetic Outcome ◽  
Free Gingival Graft ◽  
The Past ◽  
Current Article ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Gingival Graft ◽  
Coverage Score

Esthetic demands among the patients have increased markedly over the past few years. The Gingival recession is one of the prime concerns, and there are various treatment modalities in managing recession defects. Most often, outcomes following root coverage procedures are not assessed. Thus the current article aims to determine the aesthetic outcome following various treatment modalities for root coverage procedures using Recession Score (RES). In the present study, seventeen patients with Miller Class I, II and III recession defects treated with root coverage procedures were evaluated retrospectively. Esthetic outcomes were assessed using the root coverage score (RES) . Among 17 managed recession sites, 6(35%) had complete root coverage. Three of six patients who attained complete root coverage had a perfect score (RES-10). Free Gingival Graft showed better root coverage and recession score (RES); however, there was no significant association between root coverage, RES and various treatment modalities used for recession coverage (p>0.05).

scholarly journals Multilayered Connective Tissue Grafting Technique to Improve Aesthetics after Failed GBR: A Clinical Case Report of 16 Months Follow-Up

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Gabriele Villa ◽  
Gionata Bellucci ◽  
Simone Magnolo ◽  
Farah Asa’ad
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Connective Tissue ◽  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Class Iii ◽  
Tissue Quality ◽  
Maxillary Central Incisor ◽  
Mucogingival Surgery ◽  
Grafting Technique

Objective. This case report describes soft-tissue management after a failed GBR procedure to enhance the soft-tissue quality, quantity, and aesthetic outcomes. Case Presentation. A 38-year-old patient visited the Dental Clinic of the Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milan, Italy, for a chief complaint of unsatisfactory aesthetics of the anterior maxillary area. Dental history disclosed failed preimplant vertical bone augmentation with GBR procedure in the area of the left maxillary central incisor resulting in a severe gingival recession of adjacent teeth and compromised soft-tissue quantity and quality and severe ridge atrophy (class III). Multilayered connective tissue grafting technique, in a two-step mucogingival surgery, was used to cover the gingival recessions, reach even gingival margin, and reconstruct the defect. Frenectomy was done after the second mucogingival surgery to relieve the muscle attachment. A definitive cantilever bridge was placed to restore the left and right maxillary central incisors, and a satisfactory aesthetic outcome was reached. Conclusions. Multilayered connective tissue grafting technique might be successful in correcting soft-tissue quantity and quality in class III ridge defects.

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